Imari Paris Jeffries

As Boston and the nation look forward to celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States next year, a campaign organized by a coalition of groups focused on arts, culture and the humanities is looking to center more than just colonial voices.

Local community leaders share their disappointment about the recent U.S. presidential election results, along with their praise for Vice President Kamala Harris and her campaign.

Continuing its mission of creating a sense of belonging, Embrace Boston brought an array of events and panels to the city last week as part of the latest installment of its Embrace Ideas Festival.